Single Serving Subject: Valentine’s Day

Single Serving Subject: Valentine’s Day

St. Valentine’s Day

“From your Valentine”

– Father Valentine

In preparation for the Valentine’s Day on February 14th, we decided to compile a list of some of the best educational resources to help learn a bit about the holiday and to help you understand what is behind the today’s giving of candy, flowers and cards for your sweetheart on this special day. Here are a few links that will provide you with more background information about the holiday.

RESOURCES:

History of Valentine’s Day – An excellent video of the origin of Valentine’s day, but parents may want to view first before deciding to show to younger children.

Valentines Day by the Numbers – A beautifully designed info-graph filled with fun facts about Valentine’s Day. Can you believe over 58 MILLION pounds of chocolate are sold for Valentine’s Day?! Wow!